Greece Holidays in September

September is a strong month for beach holidays, with resorts still fully open and the water at its warmest after the summer months.

• Ixia: Ixia sits a short distance from the island's main town and offers a long sandy beach with sheltered water that stays calm and warm into September. The resort suits travellers who want a relaxed seafront stay with easy access to the medieval Old Town by bus, and the evening promenade remains active while many larger resorts begin to wind down. The trade-off is that the beach can be busier on weekends, so mid-week visits feel noticeably more relaxed. It is exactly the brief our Greece Beach Holidays deals are built around.
• Malia: Malia on the north coast of the largest island has long sandy beaches and a resort infrastructure that stays open through September, with warm sea temperatures suitable for a full day in the water. The town is lively in the evenings but quieter than in July, so you can find a table at a waterfront taverna without booking far ahead. We see it as a good balance for travellers who want beach days with a nightlife option nearby, the same brief our Greece Luxury Holidays deals are built around.
• Paros: Paros is a less crowded alternative to the more famous islands nearby, with beaches on its west coast that stay calm and warm in September, the kind of relaxed setting our Greece Last Minute Holidays deals are built around. The traditional harbour town of Parikia is a pleasant base, and the island's ferry links to the port of Piraeus remain frequent for most of the month. Choose it if you want a relaxed beach break rather than a busy nightlife scene, although some small seaside businesses reduce hours as the autumn approaches.
• Kalamata: Kalamata on the southern mainland offers a beach option with warm September weather and sea temperatures comfortable for swimming. The town has a lively harbour and a relaxed local character that differs from the island resorts, making it a fitting choice for the same brief our Greece Adults Only Holidays deals are built around. It is well placed for exploring the Mani peninsula by car. The trade-off is that you will need a hire car or taxis for most of your beach trips, so factor in travel time when planning.
• Agios Nikolaos: Agios Nikolaos is a harbour town on the north coast of the largest island, with a sheltered bay and a small beach that remains pleasant well into September. The town offers a calm seafront and good dining options, and its position makes it a practical base for day trips to the island's wider attractions, including the wider Lasithi region. Our Cheap Greece Holidays deals are built around exactly this kind of relaxed, well-placed base. We recommend it for couples and small groups who want a sheltered bay rather than a long open beach, although it has fewer large-scale resort facilities than some alternatives.